Australia · OUTBACK QUEENSLAND TOURS
Good outback queensland tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cruise the Thompson River at sunset, then enjoy a camp-oven dinner, starlit setting, and live outback show in Longreach.
“Enjoyed the cruise. Entertainment was good. Meal was not worth the cost with small serve of protein and poor quality of veg which was mostly carrots. Lovely staff.”
Review of Longreach’s Starlights Cruise: sunset paddlewheeler, campfire dinner, bush poetry, Captain Starlight show, and billy tea.
“Everything was organised well. We thought the cruise was going to be longer but the overall experience was about 4 hours as advertised.”
Ride a restored Cobb & Co stagecoach in Longreach, enjoy scones and tea, a bush movie, and a funny old-time tent show.
“Coach ride, morning tea and lunch were excellent. Show was too long. Edit out 20 minutes. Film was interesting.”
Explore Carnarvon Range from Roma with an ecologist, Aboriginal rock art, caves, wildlife, lunch, and private-property access.
“This was a great tour! Our tour guide was Craig He was fantastic - knowledgeable and friendly. The scenery was awesome and our supplied morning tea and lunch were delicious. I would highly recommend :-)”
Explore Lark Quarry’s 95-million-year-old dinosaur footprints on a guided Winton tour with lunch, local insight, and hotel pickup.
“amazing amount of information about the geology, farming practices and the properties of black soil country. SO interesting.”
Explore Longreach’s station life, Merino wool, wildlife, Captain Starlight’s camp, and a bush smoko on this 3 to 4 hour tour.
“The stories and the history were wonderfully told. The bush camp morning tea was generous esp with the flies”
Review of the Age of Dinosaurs Museum tour from Winton, with fossil labs, dinosaur tracks, scenic views, transfers, price, and booking tips.
“To start with our guide for the day Bec with Red dirt tours and as we were the only couple aboard we had her to ourselves. ....so knowledgeable. So much to see”
Review of Winton’s Carisbrooke Station and Dinosaur Stampede tour, with dinosaur tracks, private property access, lunch, guides, and practical booking tips.
“Peter our host and driver was very knowledgeable of the country and the history. He was very organised and the views and sights of the country were exceptional. Being private property, you can't see some of these sites without doing a toRead more”
Cruise the Thomson River at sunset, enjoy camp oven dining, billy tea, damper and live music in Longreach for $119.
“The entire tour went smoothly. Cruise down the river was divine. Interesting commentary, stopped at a couple of places along the banks. Dinner was great and entertainment fantastic at Smithy’s. Transport provided to and from the tour.”
Explore Winton’s Rangelands Rifts on a small-group sunset tour with rocky chasms, local stories, pickup, snacks, and open-sky views.
“More than expected! Had a fabulous time, much thanks to Jo for her guiding skills. Lovely afternoon and evening.”
Review the Longreach sunset paddlewheeler cruise, campfire dinner, bush poetry and Starlight sound and light show on the Thomson River.
“Excellent guides, both for the Cruise and the Night Food was really nice, stew and damper Show was well done, great tales Cruise is a little boring as not much to see on a river banks but captains commentary did make up for it”
Review of Smithy's Outback Dinner and Show in Longreach, with camp oven food, live music, river views, transfers, value, and practical tips.
“The show was not what I expected at a outback show a woman singing songs to electronic music songs that were not relevant to OUTBACK I felt I was in a pub not an outback show where I would have thought there would be stories told about the outback and live music not pressing a computer to make music I was very disappointed”
Review the Winton Discovery Day Tour from Longreach, with dinosaurs, Waltzing Matilda, lunch, opals, and practical value advice.
“I enjoyed seeing the dinosaur footprints and listening to the well informed guide and hearing the bush poet at the North Gregory hotel.”
Explore Longreach by air-conditioned bus with a local guide, historic places, Outback stories, and excellent value in one hour.
“Very informative guide who explained the town's history and also added lots of humour. We were well entertained. The bus was very comfortable. Just a small group of six. The guide checked if we would like extra time and extended the tour for us.”
Review of Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show in Longreach, with camp oven food, live music, river views, transfers, pricing, and practical tips.
“Well organised, beautiful setting with friendly, helpful staff. The singer was fantastic- great voice and very funny. It was a very memorable night.”
Reef days, coast roads, wine country and the red centre.
